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01-31-2013 12:12 PM

Silmarwen

I'm going back to the LFS today with some friends who've never been to ours, so I'm going to gaze longingly at the DPs they have, and probably start plotting to acquire one...

01-31-2013 04:20 AM

supermoto

Topless edge dwarf puffer tank

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catie79

This thread is really tempting me to make my next nano a dwarf puffer tank. Just one little puffer as my official stopping point for all renegade snails that show up in the community tank and the excess RCS. I've been hesitating to dedicate an entire tank to just one little bitty fish, but those pictures . . . I can't resist!

And my LFS has started carrying them. I may have to go take a peek tomorrow.

The personality on these guys is unreal! When I reach in to clean they both come right over to investigate

01-31-2013 04:18 AM

orchidman

I loved my Dwarf Puffers! Not being able to feed dry foods got a little old though

01-31-2013 04:12 AM

Catie79

This thread is really tempting me to make my next nano a dwarf puffer tank. Just one little puffer as my official stopping point for all renegade snails that show up in the community tank and the excess RCS. I've been hesitating to dedicate an entire tank to just one little bitty fish, but those pictures . . . I can't resist!

And my LFS has started carrying them. I may have to go take a peek tomorrow.

01-30-2013 04:55 PM

scapegoat

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermoto

the sheer on each lag is 432lbs, And yes of course its through the studs! that is an exterior load bearing wall so its 2" x 6"s

that makes me feel better. more so that you knew the answer! haha

it's a very dramatic way to display a tank.

01-30-2013 04:37 PM

supermoto

Quote:

Originally Posted by scapegoat

whats the sheer rating on those lags? did you go through the studs? that is terrifying, but looks fantastic.

puffer tank looks great too

the sheer on each lag is 432lbs, And yes of course its through the studs! that is an exterior load bearing wall so its 2" x 6"s

01-30-2013 04:33 PM

scapegoat

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermoto

And my 25g hightech cube

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermoto

Ha thanks, each bracket is rated at 500lbs so it good for 1000lbs total. Held into the studs with 4 3/8"s lags per side. It's stronger than most stands ha

whats the sheer rating on those lags? did you go through the studs? that is terrifying, but looks fantastic.

puffer tank looks great too

01-30-2013 04:50 AM

supermoto

Topless edge dwarf puffer tank

The flame moss has been growing up out of the water on the driftwood.

01-30-2013 04:39 AM

orchidman

WOW! beautiful tank! I love it!!!!!!! It's simple, yet striking! And Dwarf Puffers are one of my favorites, such personality!!

01-30-2013 04:29 AM

supermoto

Topless edge dwarf puffer tank

Quote:

Originally Posted by tex627

Tank still looks quite incredible! I did like it more when the mound farther from the filter was higher, however.

Thanks man! I agree but it's just the way the trimming went. These LEDs make the plants grow like crazy. I still want to add some wood to that island to add some height, just can't find the right piece.

01-30-2013 03:39 AM

tex627

Tank still looks quite incredible! I did like it more when the mound farther from the filter was higher, however.

01-30-2013 03:04 AM

supermoto

Topless edge dwarf puffer tank

Been a while since I updated, tank is still doing great and so are the puffers. Did a trim today and added a second AC20 that I got for free!

12-02-2012 04:48 PM

golfer_d

What size of snails will they eat?

In my 10 gallon I have got a bunch of snails (thanks to a plant from a LFS) and some are getting to be a good size. I am not going to get my dwarf puffers until the new year. I am wondering if the big ones should just be pulled out of if the lil guys will eat them as well?!?!

PS: Awesome tank!

12-02-2012 05:05 AM

supermoto

Thanks for the compliments! Yeah my 25 gallon is a snail farm, never runs out of MTS to feed these guys

12-02-2012 04:24 AM

Dayumdanny

Tank looks great! Good use of the rimless edge with the plant growing out of the water.you have your own separate tank to farm snails for these guys?

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